12 models, and an abundance of etsy clothing- we are ready to mold doll fashion into something more fun, more realistic and more unique.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Happy Sunday! - Three different crafts to work on.

Bonjour! :)

I will be going to my french lesson soon, so I got to make this a quick one! :D

I was awarded by several people for an award - thank you girls! ;) Guess what? 57 followers! :O

First craft: Martha Stewart Oven for Dolls

I would Love to do this craft! We are looking for the perfect box to begin.

Details:Tools and Materials Cardboard file box with attached lidScrap pieces of cardboard or cardboard boxesMat knife or box cutterHot-glue gun and hot-glue sticksAdhesive foam dotsSpray paint in chosen color for ovenSilver spray paintFour plastic condiment-cup lidsFour small bottle capsOne large bottle capTemplate for knob labelsFull-sheet printable label paperPaper fasteners (brads)Blank or old CDsBlack permanent markerRulerSheet protectorDouble-sided tapePlastic clothes hangerBattery-powered light (optional)Cardboard Oven Craft How-To1. Turn box on its side so that the lid opens like the door of an oven.2. Cut a 13-inch square piece of cardboard and glue to the back of the oven with hot glue. Cut a 6 1/2-by-9 1/2-inch hole in the box lid to create the oven-door window.3. Add adhesive foam dots to the front corners of the box, leaving the paper backing on the exposed side.4. Punch holes in the cardboard back for dials.5. Spray paint entire oven and door with desired color. Allow oven to dry.6. Spray paint condiment-cup lids silver, and bottle caps the same color as the oven. Print label template on label paper; cut out knob labels and stick to bottle caps.7. Attach silver dials to range with paper fasteners. Hot glue bottle caps to lids, covering the fasteners.8. With a black permanent marker, draw concentric circular lines (burner coils) on the shiny side of CDs.9. Hot glue CD "burners" to the oven stove top.10. Cut a 9 1/2-by-12 1/2-inch rectangle from cardboard and spray paint silver. Allow to dry. Draw lines along the length, 1 inch apart, with a ruler and permanent black marker.11. Fasten a sheet protector to inside of oven door with double-sided tape (artwork inserted into sheet protector will show through oven window).12. Cut a piece from the long side of a plastic clothes hanger, and spray paint silver. Allow paint to dry; adhere hanger piece to the top of the oven door with hot glue to create the oven door handle.13. Add a battery-powered light to the inside of the oven, if desired.

Isn't that adorable? The next time we go to Hobby Lobby, I am totally getting the supplies for this.

Info:"For the main "crock-pot" I used a 3 inch paper-mache oval craft box.
Ispray painted the lid inside and out with silver spray paint. The
bottomoutside box was also spray painted silver. I painted the inside of
thebottom box a glossy black. I then took black foam paper and glued trim
tothe underside of the bottom box as well as to the upper lid edge (this
wasto make it appear somewhat like the black insert.) I then painted
twooblong beads black and attached them to the sides as handles. Next, I
tookblack pony beads and hot glued one to the front for the dial and one to
thevery top for the base of the lid handle. I then painted a wood cap
blackand glued that on top of the pony bead to finish off the lid handle.
Whitepony beads were hot glued in place for the feet. I used my label
maker tomake tiny Rival and Crock-Pot decals. Then I used a black sharpie
and addedlittle dots to resemble the temperature settings."
Can't wait to see if you all end up doing this! :)